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These quick little moves address your individual makeup woes.

DILEMMA: “I have ugly eyebags and dark circles from too much puyat!
FAST-FIX: Dab a concealer one shade lighter than your skin color on dark circles to instantly brighten your face and make you look well-rested.

DILEMMA: “I don’t have time for full makeup!”
FAST-FIX: Brush foundation powder all over face, particularly around your nose and eye area.

DILEMMA: “I always look so sleepy.”
FAST-FIX: Curl lashes to open up your eyes. Start at the base, squeeze, and hold. Repeat at the middle, then finish at the tips. Top with mascara.

DILEMMA: “Everyone says I look maputla!”
FAST-FIX: Dab a dusky-pink color cream on cheeks and lips for an instant flush of color.

DILEMMA: “My foundation is too thick pala.”
FAST-FIX: Thin out of your face base with a few drops of moisturizer for a more natural finish.

DILEMMA: “I can’t stand plucking or threading.”
FAST-FIX: Brush on clear brown mascara to define and groom brows in place.

DILEMMA: “I’m intimidated by colored eyeshadow.”
FAST-FIX: Line your eyes with colored eyeliner instead. It brightens and defines them with minimal effort. Try it in brown, navy blue, or purple.

DILEMMA: “My skin’s so sallow and washed out.”
FAST-FIX: Dust cheeks with a bronzer, then brush it on neck, shoulders, and collarbones. You’ll instantly look sun-kissed and energized.

DILEMMA: “I can’t find the appropriate lip color for the office.”
FAST-FIX: Swipe on a sheer plum-colored lipstick for work. The tint will make teeth look brighter, while the creamy formula will make lips look polished—just like your outfit.

DILEMMA: “I got a pimple bigla!”
FAST-FIX: To quickly hide a zit, dab foundation powder on the blemish with a damp sponge. Brush foundation powder all over face for a clean finish, and to make concealed blemish blend in.

Warm, cool…and then what? Figuring out your true hue equates to having an easy time with foundation, powder, and the rest of your makeup.

Shopping for Face Base
Warm, cool…and then what? Figuring out your true hue equates to having an easy time with foundation, powder, and the rest of your makeup. Cut out this section on your next trip to the beauty counters:

WARM

• Watch out for words like ‘golden,’ ‘warm,’ and ‘tawny,’ when browsing shades.
• Go for bronzy, olive, and terracotta colors for eyeshadow, blush, and lipstick.
• Avoid too-pink bases and purplish eyeshadows—they tend to cast gray tones on skin.

COOL

• Be on the lookout for shade names like ‘rose beige,’ ‘almond,’ and ‘neutral.’
• Go for mauves, pinks, berry, and aquatic tints for eyes, cheeks, and lips.
• Avoid orange or coral makeup at all costs: You’ll look like, well, an orange. (Yikes!)

3 Ways to Tell If Your Skin is Warm or Cool

1. Look at your wrist veins. If they look greenish, chances are your skin is on the yellow side. If they’re bluish, your skin’s more likely to be pinkish in undertone.
2. Look at your skin by the window. If your skin looks like it has yellow undertones, then your skin is warm-toned. If you have olive skin tones, then you’re still on the warm side. If you have pink tones, your skin is cool.
3. Ask a makeup pro at the counter. She’ll be able to tell you what skin tone you have, and which base shades match your skin perfectly. Tip: Swipe foundation on your cheek first and let it sit on skin for a while before buying.